Don’t let our name throw you…we’re the real deal, a New Orleans–style brass band, consisting of trumpets, trombones, a sax, a tuba and a couple of drummers. We sing too…quite a bit, in fact. You could describe the “New Orleans-style brass band” genre as a blend of jazz, blues and Dixie, with a strong beat and a street corner feel. We’re as much about having a good time as anything else…a good time for us, AND for our audience.

The Dirty Shorts Brass Band is local (Twin Cities), with ten musicians that have played together in this and other many other bands for many years…as far back as the late 1960s, in some cases. The band has been together since 2010, for the pure joy of performing in front of live audiences everywhere. Venues over the years have included numerous city parks, county fairs, the Minnesota State Fair (several times on the International Bazaar stage), the St. Paul Winter Carnival, churches, fundraisers, weddings, funerals, and private events.

To get a better picture of what we’re all about, a short video is worth a thousand words. On YouTube, search for “Dirty Shorts Brass Band - Demo 2017” We’re also actively on Facebook. For bookings, call or text Bob at 763-486-9018, or email at dirtyshortsbrassband@gmail.com.